Aurélien Tchouaméni has been performing at an unbelievable level since Xabi Alonso took over at Real Madrid.
That much is not an opinion. It is not a hot take. It is just, in the most plain and simple way, a fact.
Tchouaméni has been one of the most important players for Real Madrid over the course of the Spanish manager's tenure, and that much is clear to see in the team's performances so far.
Tchouaméni has been vocal about the Spanish coach's influence on him, and Alonso has praised the Frenchman's skills and high-level understanding of the game.
Aurélien Tchouaméni has been incredible since the start of 2025
Tchouaméni was once again asked about his honest thoughts on Alonso, to which he gave a very interesting answer.
He said: "I'm happy with him, to be honest. It's true that things are going well for me with the coach and that he has new ideas for me and the team, but I think things have gone much better for me since the start of 2025, and I was already feeling good under Carlo."
"In any case, the idea now is to focus on each game, help my teammates, and continue to grow."
That is such good news for the player, the team and their fans.
Everyone knows Tchouaméni's form is huge for this team. He could genuinely have a solid case to be the most important player on the team, and if he plays well, the team just ticks.
So, having him in such good form in 2025 is great for both the player and the fans.
Also, there is something interesting about Tchouaméni's quote on Carlo Ancelotti, too. I mean, he did not want to throw his former manager under the bus, so he spoke the absolute truth. He was great under Ancelotti already in 2025.
It is just that he has been even better than that since Alonso has taken over.
Regardless, Tchouaméni has to make sure he keeps this level of form up for as long as humanly possible.
This is a huge season for Real Madrid, after the problems they had to face last season, and obviously, everything is not solely dependant on the French player's form, but it would certainly be a crucial point for the team if Tchouaméni is performing at a high level, like he is right now.
It is also worth noting that there is another level Tchouaméni can hit. There is so much potential in this man, and I can't wait for him and Alonso to work together and unearth it.